CNBC Indonesia Podcast, Episode 84: Why Healthcare Is Becoming Indonesia’s Next Growth Sector

Date

18 March 2026

Guest(s)

David Utama
Vice Chairman for Health
KADIN Indonesia

Platform

Spotify / YouTube

Episode Summary

In this episode of CNBC Indonesia’s policy podcast, David Utama discusses the key arguments presented in the Health is the New Wealth whitepaper. The conversation explores how healthcare contributes to economic growth through employment, supply chains, and infrastructure development.

The discussion also highlights the challenges facing Indonesia’s health system, including workforce shortages and uneven facility distribution across regions. Particular attention is given to the role of coordinated action between government and industry in addressing these structural gaps.

Notable Moment

Utama noted that “healthcare investment creates ripple effects across the entire economy.”

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